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Translation movement

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The systematic effort by Muslim scholars to translate and preserve Greek, Persian, and other philosophical and scientific texts, facilitating intellectual innovation in Dar al-Islam.

AP course connection

Topic 1.2: 1.2 Developments in Dar al-Islam from 1200-1450

Unit 1

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